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In the age of home theatres, Android TV and Smart TV, many prominent brands globally have introduced the world to Android Smart TV. Multynet has similarly paved its way by providing people with offering the best Android TV price in Pakistan, but wait, wasn’t this article suppose to highlight everything about a Smart TV? Well before diving into the spectrum we need to understand that all latest Android TV is an advanced form of a Smart TV or I may call them Android Smart TV for you to better understand the hybrid nature of this innovation. However, not all Smart TVs are powered with Android some come with the accessibility of other Appstore as well.

So, let’s explore what a Smart TV is all about today!

Everything You Need to Understand About Smart TVs

Now is the time to deeply explore what the buzz is all about. Is Smart TV smarter than all your other devices or gadgets? Is it the most amazing invention the world has seen so far? How does it work and what makes it smart? Here you will get all the amazing ‘smart’ answers to these questions and a lot more to understand what a Smart TV is and its dynamic nature.

What makes Smart TV a Smart TV?

It is the connectivity that makes the television smart! A Smart TV is often termed as connected television. Well but all televisions are connected to a cable connection or dish set up box isn’t it, so what is the actual difference?

A Smart TV has the ultimate ability to connect to an ethernet network or with the internet via a built-in Wi-Fi system. This innovation lets a Smart TV perform greater tasks than traditional television or a regular LED or LCD. These tasks include processing of data, data transfer and much more. To further enhance the experience, features and functionality, Android programmed Smart TV was introduced. This opened the world of television to a new dimension by making play store apps accessible.

Also read: Multynet Opens A New Dimension to Entertainment

So, a Smart TV now is not just a simple connected television but a massive experience of unstoppable entertainment with multiple functionalities and features. The best one so far? Voice control without any doubt!  

Smart TV Manufacturers

The international list of Smart TV manufacturers due to their popularity goes on and on, but here we’ll highlight the top 6 companies that make Smart TVs.

1. Samsung

   Samsung Smart TVs are known for providing the best gaming experience so far. The company offers a range of Smart TVs with a variety of resolutions, screen sizes, features and functionalities.   

2. LG

   The LG Smart TV comes with its built-in LG Appstore that offers a range of amazing apps to enjoy. It furthermore provides a magic remote that can act as a mouse when required.

3. Sony

   Sony TVs come with a built-in Android TV which makes the user experience even better. You can easily customize content preferences and enjoy some amazing other features.

4. Vizio

   Vizio is among the new manufacturers of Smart TV’s hence the televisions require some improvements in terms of the picture quality, however, the connectivity is pitch-perfect.

5. TCL

   TCL Smart TV series comes with a built-in Roku system for various countries, but they also manufacture Android Smart TVs that provide access to millions of apps.

6. Hisense

   Hisense also offers Smart TV with either Roku or Android but devices carrying each complement the features and functionalities.

These top Smart TV manufacturers are making waves internationally with their innovative technology and product guarantees.

Also read: Busting the Smart TV Myths

Is connecting Smart TV with internet a hassle?

Not at all! Connecting a Smart TV with the internet is a pretty easy task especially while enabling a wireless connection. You have two ways to connect your Smart TV with the internet, one being wireless while the other one is a wired option, here is how it is done!

Enabling a wireless internet connection with a Smart TV:

1. Press the menu button on the TV remote.
2. Go to ‘Network Settings’ and choose ‘Set up a wireless connection’.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi network from the list.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password using your remote controller.

There you go, an active Wi-Fi network is all you need! But for enabling a wired connection here is what you need to do…

Enabling a wired internet connection with a Smart TV:

1. Locate the Ethernet port on your Smart TV.
2. Plug the ethernet cable extending from your router into the Smart TV.
3. Press the Menu button on your remote and access ‘Network Settings’.
4. Choose the option to enable a wired connection.
5. Enter the internet password.

Connecting your Smart TV with the internet is when the real fun begins!

Does Smart TV offer any special services that make it different from others?

Smart TV offers multiple special services due to its internet connectivity that an ordinary television can never offer! A Smart TV opens you up to video streaming and music streaming services alongside universal search and dynamic media players. Smart TVs are known for providing access to multiple applications which means unlimited access to games and social media! Yes, you have read it right, you can access social media by using a Smart TV. Also, not to forget, Smart TVs connect you with multiple over-the-top media services such as BBC, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify and much more! So can an ordinary TV beat that? Well, surely not.

You must now be assuming a Smart TV nothing less than a giant size smartphone but obviously without the ability to receive calls, well yes you are right. These do work in similar ways and thus, the software requires updates.

Does the Smart TV software update regularly?

Just as smartphones, Smart TVs also receive regular software updates that add new features and make the user experience even better. It is essential that one downloads an update as soon as it becomes available. Many Smart TVs allow automatic update installation while in a few ones needs to access the settings panels and see for the availability.

Just as other internet-connected devices, can a Smart TV get a virus?

Unfortunately, yes, just as any other internet-connected device, Smart TVs are also vulnerable to viruses, however, the reported cases are rare. A Smart TV malware can be dangerous in terms of getting access to the data that your television has stored in and can get access to the connected devices. Smart TV manufacturers are aware of the threats and are finding ways to curb this situation to make your experience just perfect.

Will a Smart TV ever crash or hang?

With so much processing going on within a Smart TV, yes it can surely hang or crash like any other smartphone or PC. But the good news is that these episodes of crashing and hanging have been reported less over the years due to faster processors and extended RAMs/ROMs now being installed within the Smart TVs.

Smart TVs are the future of television that will surely help television bounce back from extinction unlike print media. Infusing the contemporary requirements with traditional mediums has opened up the world to a brand-new experience.

Note: Hope this article was much of a help in letting you know about the basics of a Smart TV, look into this space soon, as we will be busting some common myths about Smart TVs soon!